A man who died when a motorbike crashed into a lamppost in the early hours has been named as 27-year-old Joshua Corless, as tributes to him flood in.
08.04.2024 - 12:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man has died after being found on a railway track in Salford. Officers were called out to Salford Central yesterday morning (April 8).
Several police cars and a fire engine were seen in attendance. British Transport Police has confirmed it was called out to reports of a casualty on the tracks at around 11.52am.
Tragically, officers found a man in his 20s who was pronounced dead at the scene. His death is not believed to be suspicious.
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All railway lines between Manchester Victoria and Salford Crescent were closed yesterday while emergency services worked at the scene. A number of police officers were seen inside Salford Central station.
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "Officers were called to Salford Central railway station at around 11.52am yesterday (April 7) following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Passengers were told to make alternative arrangements while police attended the scene. Services were cancelled or delayed until around 3pm yesterday.
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